I&E Technician (Days) - Bakken

ConocoPhillips; United States; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

ConocoPhillips is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician for the Bakken asset area in Watford City or New Town, ND. You will troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, install, and document I&E equipment, while supporting operations and safety programs.

The role requires safe work practices, strong teamwork, and willingness to travel within the site area. The position offers field-based responsibilities with the potential for on-call shifts and a rotating schedule, emphasizing

Formación

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Current/valid driver's license.
• Willing to relocate within 50 miles of Watford City or New Town, ND.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs up to 50 feet; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work on-call, overtime and rotation.
• Committed to safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Perform maintenance, inspection, calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation and electrical equipment on Bakken assets.
• Complete documentation and SAP notifications for maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning of new equipment and facilities; verify loop/logic checks.
• Keep accurate records, reports, and equipment history; assist root-cause analysis.
• Respond to emergencies; participate in safety and regulatory trainings.

Conocimientos

Work authorization

Driver's license

Electrical/Instrument basics

Relocation within 50 miles

Climbing/lifting readiness

On-call and shift work

Safety compliance

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Bakken Overview

The Bakken trend is a sequence of liquids-rich sand and shale layers in the Williston Basin, which stretches across western North Dakota and into Canada.

We hold approximately 799,000 net acres in the Williston Basin, located in North Dakota and eastern Montana.

The primary producing zones are the Middle Bakken and Three Forks formations. We operated three rigs and one frac crew on average during 2025, resulting in 72 operated wells drilled and 98 operated wells brought online.

During 2025, net production averaged 204 MBOED.

Position Overview

Quality of Life Incentives

ConocoPhillips’ offers additional benefits to support employees living and maintaining a primary residence in the Watford City, ND, and New Town ND area. For more details visit: Living in the Bakken .

If you are selected as the Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, you will provide operations with troubleshooting and technical support for all instrument and electrical equipment within the Bakken asset area. Instrumentation and Electrical services are a critical piece of the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Bakken Asset. You will be responsible for working safely at all times, swiftly completing I&E maintenance work orders, troubleshooting issues that arise on well locations, checking functionality of instruments, and ensuring automation is properly executing programs as defined in cause and effects. You will work closely with a team of technicians, specialists, & leads, engineering, and operations in support of these field assets.

This position can be located in Watford City, or New Town, ND.

Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles Watford, City, or New Town, ND

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Your Responsibilities may include :

• Compliance with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations, and safety policies and procedures
• Performing all duties of this position with a focus on safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance
• Installing, inspecting, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating various instrumentation, electrical, and controls equipment. Along with finishing the appropriate documentation associated with the duties
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on I&E equipment associated with Well sites and Central Facilities and complete associated paperwork correctly and in a timely manner
• Communicate findings of issues to ensure root cause of failures are realized and shared with team members
• Build inventive and effective solutions based on available information and make timely decisions that are safe and ethical
• Provide support for commissioning of new equipment and facilities by performing loop/logic checks
• Creating and responding to SAP notifications and process work orders
• Driving collaboration throughout the area of responsibility
• Maintaining current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities
• Minimizing downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance
• Maintaining technical and administrative records, including prints and project reports
• Pursuing cost reduction opportunities
• Be on call, responding to emergencies and maintain emergency response preparedness
• Completing and maintaining required safety/regulatory training

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:

Basic Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States Current/valid driver's license
• Basic level of technical knowledge and training to maintain instrument and electrical equipment
• Currently reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile driving radius of Watford City, or New Town ND.
• Willing and able to perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) the following: Climb various ladders and stairs up to 50 feet in height to perform maintenance on equipment; Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds; Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain; Work outside in harsh weather conditions; Work alone a high percentage of the time; Wear personal protective equipment (PPE); Be on call; Work unscheduled overtime; Work day shifts ; Willing to work a rotational schedule
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work 8/6 schedule Wednesday to Wednesday and support operations
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience with low, medium, and high voltage circuits
• Intermediate level of knowledge of National Electric Codes
• Intermediate level of knowledge of electronic test instruments
• Intermediate level of knowledge in process controls with oil and gas processing devices and process
• Intermediate knowledge in Scada Applications
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
• Basic level of knowledge of Electrical plot plans and electrical area classifications
• Basic level of proficiency applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair problems with VFDs (Allen Bradley, Lufkin, Apergy, Fuji, Summit, Schlumberger, & Baker Hughes)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed in field and facility environments and may involve exposure to harsh weather conditions, noise, heights, confined spaces, and energized electrical equipment
• Climb various ladders and stairs up to 50 feet in height to perform maintenance on equipment
• Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds; Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work alone a high percentage of the time
• Be on-call; Work unscheduled overtime, Work day shifts; Willing to work a rotational schedule

Apply By:

Nov 12, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Supporting and Building Financial Security : Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Promoting Work-Life Balance : Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Offering Career Development : Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion : Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.